Vinor

VInor, the former Valonian-Krin frontier city between the western kingdom and the eastern empire, has been raided and razed several time as a due to their generational conflicts. Yet, the people still decide to live there, despite not much of the original structures exposed to the world. In fact, Vinor has become one of the largest cities in the Province of Anriv-Vinor.

Demographics

With the population of around fifty thousands, the majority are Krins and Valonians in a slightly unbalanced portions. While Valonians are obviously there for the mean of expansion, Krins are mostly the descendants of their generals and soldiers.

Geography

Vinor were built on the hill next the bank of the Dirwen River. The floor during summer provide extra defences. It's also the passage before reaching Galvon's Sorrow, which also provide freshwater and exotic salts. Strangely, the city farms lean toward the west side then the east, creating the contrast landscape of the diverse crop fields and the marshes.

Government

They have the dedicate council that control everything in the city, which smoothly integrated with Valonian bureaucracy. Catasturion coming straight from Valone, took the position of the governor with executive power over the army whenever the order is given. The rest of the councilors are responsible for anything else.

Industry & Trade

The historic buffer city-state relies on trade between both countries since the beginning, both on land and water. The city lies a major intersection between Anriv, Sartonia, and Knirk. The city might be the starting point when the highway to connect the Valonia with Krin for the first time, were constructed.

History

Origin

Vinor was found by Krin, actually, as the army camp and to get closer to the Kingdom of Valonia. It was also the westernmost one due to the Krin's strong belief of the cursed west. Eventually the place grew outside the camp, relying on trades alone. They also grew foods and expanded the walls.

It was until Krn's political trumoil that Vinor declared independence, forming a city-state. As time progressed, their reputation of buffer states led to the joint with another city, Anriv, forming Anriv-Vinor Union.

The Century of Constant Invasions

Years before the War of the Old lord, Krin legionaries besidged the city and razed them so bad it was almost leveled, including the original camp. It was rebuilt with permanent stone walls and more elegant, distinctive buildings. More barracks and towers were constructed to accommodate the large army for such upcoming campaign.

Again, in the War of the Sacked, Vinor couldn't resist The Sacked's army born out of the blast and smoke of the crystal guns. The people opposed these as an unfair advantage, but the rebel didn't care if it's meant to win.

Surprisingly, the city suffered less during the Anriv-Vinor War with the same weaponry, and it was the last time Vinor suffered a major loss. Since then, the city got a chance to expand and maintaining its sustainability, returning back to its glory day.

Founding Date

Around 3rd to 4th centuries BVE

Type

City

Population

~50,000

Location under

Dirwen River

Owning Organization

Valonian Anriv-Vinor